This archive report was first published on 10 October 2019.
On October 10, 2019, Kenyan Premier League (KPL) champions Gor Mahia played a friendly match against Alliance FC at Camp Toyoyo grounds, resulting in a 2-2 draw.
Yikpe Ghislain, an Ivorian striker, missed a crucial penalty for Gor Mahia, which could have sealed the win for the home team.
The match saw Alliance FC take the lead in the first half through Kheri Mohamed's goal, but Gor Mahia responded with Kennedy Otieno's long-range shot, restoring parity.
However, John Tegete restored the visitors' lead in the 40th minute, and it seemed like Alliance FC would emerge victorious.
But Charles Momanyi, a Gor Mahia defender, headed in a free kick from Boniface Omond in the 85th minute, securing a draw for the home team.
Abdalla Shira, Lloyd Khavuchi, Kennedy Otieno, and Dickson Ambudo started for Gor Mahia, with several first-team players left on the bench.
Gor Mahia assistant coach Patrick Odhiambo led the technical bench in the absence of head coach Steven Polack, who was on a one-week vacation.
Odhiambo expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, stating that the match provided an opportunity to assess the young players and match fitness ahead of their coming league matches.
"I am happy the way we have played despite the draw. Most of our young players are promising and we will slowly be integrating them into the senior team. The coach will be back on Sunday and we will continue training so as to win the league and other continental matches," said Odhiambo.
